When we think of super cutting-edge design, we think of New York City or London, not Rockford, Illinois! But with their origami-shaped Bengt Sjostrom Starlight Theatre, Jeanne Gang of <a href="http://www.studiogang.net/work/1998/starlighttheatre">Studio Gang Architects</a> has proven that you don't have to go to the big city to see incredible architecture. Completed in 2003, this project is an oldie but a goodie worth revisiting, not only because it's just so doggone beautiful, but because it demonstrates what can be done <a href="http://inhabitat.com/quotel-is-a-polish-pop-up-hotel-that-makes-recycled-materials-look-posh/mode-lina-quotel1/">on a limited budget</a>.

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Starlight Theatre by Studio Gang Architects

This is an oldie but a goodie worth re-visiting

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Starlight Theatre by Studio Gang Architects

Not only because it's simply beautiful, but because it demonstrates what can be done on a tight budget

The origami-shaped retractable roof folds down onto itself when necessary

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Starlight Theatre by Studio Gang Architects

But when it's open, the audience can feel like they're still outdoors!

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Starlight Theatre by Studio Gang Architects

When we think of super cutting-edge design, we think of New York City or London, not Rockford, Illinois! But with their origami-shaped Bengt Sjostrom Starlight Theatre, Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects has proven that you don't have to go to the big city to see incredible architecture. Completed in 2003, this project is an oldie but a goodie worth revisiting, not only because it's just so doggone beautiful, but because it demonstrates what can be done on a limited budget.